How to Use world in a Sentence

world

1 of 2 noun
Definition of worldnext
Synonyms for worldnext
  • They want to see the world.
  • The problem occurs in many parts of the world.
  • The island was cut off from the rest of the world.
  • The product is shipped halfway around the world.
  • They sailed around the world.
  • It can be found anywhere in the world.
  • He is famous throughout the world.
  • Which — in a world full of hype and #cleaningtok — says a lot.
    — Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The whole world [of the film] has a mythology of the ‘beekeeping’ world.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023
  • This tour gives us the chance to combine the best of both musical worlds.
    — The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024
  • McCourt is now one of the latest in the line of thinkers to have opined about the state of the digital world.
    — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2023
  • For thousands and thousands of years, that was the center of the grape growing world.
    — Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023
  • In a world at war with the rat, a defense of the enemy might seem hopeless.
    — WIRED, 7 Oct. 2023
  • The Six of Crows duology is set in the same world, but years after the events of Shadow and Bone.
    — Town & Country, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Perhaps Gus and the gang have a little something to teach those of us stuck in the real world.
    — Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Across the Rio Grande in Matamoros, church bells would ring and the spired cathedrals would remind the Irish soldiers of the old world.
    — Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
  • All of these things are in the universe, but are definitely not a part of our own world.
    — Popular Mechanics, 7 Apr. 2023
  • To dine at Di Di is to fully immerse yourself in Tway world.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Henry and Calvin are some of the most amazing humans this world will ever know.
    — Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
  • There’s never a world in products and tech where there are no mistakes.
    — Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The post also included a photo of a world map book and a picture of Summer on a plane.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Maybe Wong can’t end world hunger or solve global warming.
    — Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2023
  • Tributes and condolences poured in from the sports world after news of Montross' death.
    — CBS News, 18 Dec. 2023
  • But in most cases, and certainly in the case of the Osage murders, the people who have suffered the most aren’t the ones with the means to bring their stories to the wider world.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The blend of traditional pocket coils and a top layer of hybrid foam provides the best of both worlds.
    — Mike Richard, Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The sale shatters the previous world record for the most expensive dress worn by Princess Diana to be auctioned.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
  • But in the real world, maybe these are the limits of solidarity.
    — Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
  • That statement reminded me how my world, and our world, has changed, both dramatically and subtly.
    — Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
  • An attempt to understand today’s world by studying periods of revolution from the past.
    — Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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world

2 of 2 adjective
  • She broke the world record.
  • They won the world championship.
  • At Flying Pie Pizzaria, the pizza might not be world famous, but they are whirled famous.
    — Spoon University, USA TODAY College, 25 Apr. 2017
  • Tel Aviv’s beaches are world famous, and with miles of shoreline, there’s a perfect beach for everyone.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2020
  • Harvey Weinstein is a 64 year old, world famous man and this is his company.
    — Lily Herman, Teen Vogue, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Harvey Weinstein is a 64-year-old, world famous man and this is his company.
    — Rose Minutaglio, Marie Claire, 23 Oct. 2017
  • But at least for a while, Ms. Barzilai, a pop star with powerful vocals who celebrates difference and is now world famous for her clucking sounds and viral chicken dance, made Israelis feel good.
    — New York Times, 13 May 2018
  • Matterhorn is the brainchild of Canton native and world traveler Autumn Sutherland.
    — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 3 June 2017
  • But instead of making China’s case, Beijing’s ham-handed international efforts have largely failed to sway world public opinion.
    — New York Times, 20 Aug. 2019
  • World champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut will compete against female champ Miki Sudo in a taco-eating championship.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 1 May 2017
  • She broke the world record.
  • They won the world championship.
  • At Flying Pie Pizzaria, the pizza might not be world famous, but they are whirled famous.
    — Spoon University, USA TODAY College, 25 Apr. 2017
  • Tel Aviv’s beaches are world famous, and with miles of shoreline, there’s a perfect beach for everyone.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2020
  • Harvey Weinstein is a 64 year old, world famous man and this is his company.
    — Lily Herman, Teen Vogue, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Harvey Weinstein is a 64-year-old, world famous man and this is his company.
    — Rose Minutaglio, Marie Claire, 23 Oct. 2017
  • But at least for a while, Ms. Barzilai, a pop star with powerful vocals who celebrates difference and is now world famous for her clucking sounds and viral chicken dance, made Israelis feel good.
    — New York Times, 13 May 2018
  • Matterhorn is the brainchild of Canton native and world traveler Autumn Sutherland.
    — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 3 June 2017
  • But instead of making China’s case, Beijing’s ham-handed international efforts have largely failed to sway world public opinion.
    — New York Times, 20 Aug. 2019
  • World champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut will compete against female champ Miki Sudo in a taco-eating championship.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 1 May 2017

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